This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
One and 1/2 years ago on February 13, 2004, the ABS system sounded an alarm, and I removed the 60 amp fuse that controls the ABS system. When I returned home, I made contact with ressler's Chevrolet of mandan, nd, and they indicated to me it was the control module, and it would cost over $800 to repair. I still had brakes, and they continue to work to this day. The ABS system remains off although my brake light and ABS light are both on. At this cost I was not about to repair such a costly item on my own. I feel there should be a recall on this item, because it is a mandated safety product. At this time I have over 124K miles on my 99 Silverado. I am aware of a recall on a wheel sensor corrosion problem on this type of vehicle, but that it would not apply to a vehicle in North Dakota. To me this makes absolutely no sense, because I do travel out of the state, and there is a lot of salt used the streets of bismarck nd.
99 Chevrolet pu 3/4 ton 52,000 miles ABS went out at approximately 50,000 miles recall was made for repair but was stopped at the Missouri/Illinois state line. Repair of ABS was $1168.72. Complained to GM who agreed ABS is a problem but agreed after review to possibly pay half.
I have a 1999 Silverado extended cab truck. Starting about three years ago I noticed that the anti-lock brakes would engage when driving at slow speeds and going over a bump...with my foot on the brake pedal. When this occurs, it seems as if I have no stopping power at all. I have not had an accident, but I have certainly come close. Because of this, I am very careful when applying brakes in a bumpy area. As you can see, I live in South Carolina. However I am from Wisconsin and have made monthly trips over the last three years, lasting 7-14 days, due to the illness of my mother. My truck has been subjected to salt covered roads on many occasions. I understand that the recall GM has agreed to only affects northern states. It is my hope that you will re-think this recall and take into consideration that people do travel with their vehicles. By the way, we do use salt in South Carolina as well.
I bought this truck in Ohio for my wife [xxx], she reported that the ABS brake would simply not work on accasion and the pedal would go straight to the floor.we took the vehicle in to the dealer but he could not find the problem. At lows speeds I was able to reproduce the problem. Dealers down here say the sensor is bad. We pulled the fuse to disable the brakes when the vehicle was new because a delphi engineer told me that would at least keep the brakes working. I have 58000 miles on my truck and we have replaced the calipers the rotors and even some of the brake lines have rusted rupturing and causing a loss of brakes. The power steering hose line rusted at the cooler radiator.. yesterday the Chevy dealer in gainseville called me to the shop to see how the frame is being eaten away, I believe the vehicle either wasn't proberly prepared when built or the protective paints and coating were deffective. The records at jim douglas chevolet evidence the expenses we have incuured to keep the truck operational. The ABS module and the loss of break lines seem to relflect extemely poor metal coorosion resistance, even both my tailgate cable rusted and broke.each time I have taken in to the Chevy dealer for repair they are amazed at the corrosion problems. Even the tire jack in the passenger compartment was rusted and it was never used. The screws inside the center console were rusted. I spent between $2500 and $3000 in just the brake problem and that is without trying to fix the defective sensor module. I assure absent a forced recall I suspect GM will not fix this problem. GM conumer relatios suggested I get a recall number and maybe they could be of further assistance. Thus I am send you my complaint. Sincerely [xxx]. our VIN is [xxx] our model is CK15753 the car was assembled at fort wayne. June 6,1999. Note I selected 25 failures as an estimated of failed componets in the unrecarrage including the brakes and the ABS module. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA),
ABS failure in my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, ABS motor runs constantly weather truck is running or not. Pulled 60amp fuse to stop motor, so now this vehicle has no antilock brakes
Dt consumer stated when the vehicle was turned off the ABS motor pump continued to run, which caused the battery to run down. The ABS has been disconnected. The local service dealer states the ABS sensor needed to be replaced.
Started my truck one day after shopping and a loud humming or buzzing noise was coming from under driver side of the truck. Had to disconnect the power from the ABS module because it would sit there an run with the truck turned off. Took truck to the dealer and they said that the modiule was bad and need to be replaced. I had 40,000 miles and was out of warranty. Was told that it would cost $1000 to be replaced and that they have had many of these trucks come in with the same problem. They said it is so common that they think if I fixed it that it probably wiould happen again and the part would be only warrantied for one year. GM has produced a faultly part obiviously and should fix it. Now I have a $300 truck that has no anti lock brakes and a ABS light and a emergency light on my dash that will not go off until the part is fixed.
My 1999 Chevrolet Silverado antilock braking system is not operating correctly. When nearing a stopping point the antilock system engages and excessive braking distance results. There have been numerous near misses and once ran into an intersection nearly hitting other traffic. This is not acceptable performance for a machine with only 48,000 miles as no changes or services have been made to the vehicle in the brake component area. I have not performed the service as this was a recent incident and have learned about a possibility of a recall.
(1)parked 1999 Silverado for 3 days. (2)when started upon return, ABS module would not shut down. (3)dealership replaced part (old part not available) cause was due to corrosion.
GM 1999 Silverado anit lock brake unit would not shut off even when truck was shut off. I tried to disconnect battery and burned fingers. To correct the failure pulled the fuse, but brakes do not stop good I have to press real hard to stop. The problem with the ABS brake is that the pump motor is producing voltage spikes and the amplifier shorts and won't shut off drawing high current and anti lock brake failure and over heating of battery terminals causing burns when touched. This was so hot that the post came out of the battery. To correct the problem GM needs to change the amplifier to original failed 75 amp pump motor power amplifier with a double duty rated 104 amp (360 amp surge) device. Add a 600 watt high speed voltage suppressor to protect the ebcm and the new amplifier set from voltage spikes created by the pump motor and jump starts. I have not had this fixed on my truck because I have been waiting for a recall. When are you going to make them fix this. You have many listing of this failure on your site. Listed as brake lights on, ABS etc. Ebay now has people who fix these modules one has over 400 satisfied customers. I this this may effect million of trucks. Incident date I would have to check for actual date.
I purchased a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab one month ago used from a local dealer. As I have read on numerous web sites and forums many thousands of people encountered the same problem as I have, ABS electronic brake control module failure. I drove home, parked the truck in the driveway, and the next morning started it up, and the ABS pump stayed engaged. As to not cause damage to the system I removed the ABS system 60 amp fuse, totally disabling it, and will not drive the truck until I get new part. Many can't afford to pay for the expensive replacement cost of a part that obviously failed prematurely, and have chosen the cheaper route by removing a 50 cent fuse that totally disabled the ABS system, as not to cause further damage to the ABS system or the rest of the vehicle others have paid out of pocket for the repairs and/or replacement of parts. Meanwhile all of these vehicles are still used daily on our city streets and highways without the proper vacationing equipment that the manufacturer installed and intended to be used as advertised as a safety feature. Through conversations with other mechanics, as I am one myself proudly serving in the military for 17 years, dealers and manufacturer knew about the failure, and admitted that a problem existed. Yet nothing was done whether voluntary or mandatory. To fix the problem. I will fix the problem that I have with my ABS system because I could not live with myself, knowing that through my failed actions I may cause injury or death to innocent people. Let me conclude with a saying we have in the military, service before self. Thank you for your time.
Parking brake has never been effective to hold vehicle, at 66000 miles the rear axle pinion bearings wore out. At 68 K000miles the ABS controller stopped working/ fuse had to be pulled to stop motor. [should there have been a recall on this part as a lot of Silverado have the same problem] 73000 miles front axle housing split in two halves literally/ had to remove axle. 50000 miles battery corroded and leaked at positive terminal tailgate straps broke, luckily one first.
While applying the brake pedal, the ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle failed to stop completely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced.
While applying the brakes vehicle failed to stop completely, and skidded. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS control module needed to be replaced.
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- Bismarck, ND, USA